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NameESPERANZA SUPERMARKET
Address6233 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/31/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed numerous TCS items (see chart) in customer grab and go display case that were above 41F. CDI- PIC had employee empty the cooler and placed items in WIC to rapidly cool. Unit will not be used until repaired. A VR will occur within 3 days to verify repair or continued disuse. - 1.5 - REPEAT Points were not escalated as different unit was involved. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf- Observed queso fresco (Sliced) in display case with no date marking along with multiple deli meat chubs opened with no date marking. CDI- PIC was able to establish when cheeses were cut and when deli chubs were opened and able to date mark accordingly. - 1.5 - REPEAT Points were deescalated as improvement was observed. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Two bottles with same manufacturer labels were observed with yellow liquid and blue liquid. Per PIC, blue liquid was glass cleaner. CDI - Bottle had manufacturer label removed and bottle labeled correctly.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed heavily corroded blade hanging in the cutting room of the facility. Discard. - 0.5 - REPEAT